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Swim Lessons
The City of Abilene proudly presents Swim Lessons at Adventure Cove!
Join Pirate Pete and his band of misfits as we learn how to be safe in, around, and beside the water.
Lessons are taught by Red Cross Certified Water Safety Instructors and each 8-day session costs only $45 per participant.
The 2022 season will include four separate sessions lasting two weeks Tuesday - Friday.
- Session 1: June 7th - 17th
- Session 2: June 21st - July 1st
- Session 3: July 12th - 22nd
- Session 4: July 25th - August 5th
Preschool Swim Lessons
Splish Splash, learning to swim is more than taking a bath!
Preschool swim lessons familiarize children ages 3-4 with the aquatic environment & help them acquire basic aquatic skills. American Red Cross Preschool Lessons follow Learn-to-Swim Levels 1-3 in a developmentally appropriate environment.
What you will learn:
- Entering the Water
- Arm & Leg Actions
- Breath Control
- Assisted Floating
If you have any questions about what level your child should register for, please email shelia.kieser@abilenetx.gov
Preschool Swim Lessons Schedule
Session 1 June 7 - June 17 | Session 2 June 21 - July 1 | Session 3 July 12 - July 22 | Session 4 July 25 - August 5 | |
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8:30 am | Register | Register | Register | Register |
9:05 am | Register | Register | Register | Register |
9:40 am | Register | Register | Register | Register |
Level 1 & 2 Swim Lessons
Swimming with friends is fun!
Level 1 & 2 swim lessons orient students over the age of 5 to the aquatic environment and help them develop positive attitudes, safe practices around water, & acquire aquatic skills.
What you will learn:
- Bobbing underwater
- Retrieving Objects
- Floating
- Combined Arm & Leg Actions
If you have any questions about what level your child should register for, please email shelia.kieser@abilenetx.gov
Level 1 & 2 Swim Lessons Schedule
Session 1 June 7 - June 17 | Session 2 June 21 - July 1 | Session 3 July 12 - July 22 | Session 4 July 25 - August 5 | |
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8:30 am | Register | Register | Register | Register |
9:05 am | Register | Register | Register | Register |
9:40 am | Register | Register | Register | Register |
Level 3 Swim Lessons
It’s time to jump in and make waves!
Level 3 swim lessons build on previous water knowledge for students over the age of 5 who have passed Level 2 lessons. Students begin swimming short distances while focusing on different techniques.
What you will learn:
- Front Crawl
- Elementary Backstroke
- Breaststroke
- Floating on back
- Changing Directions
If you have any questions about what level your child should register for, please email shelia.kieser@abilenetx.gov
Level 3 Swim Lessons Schedule
Session 1 June 7 - June 17 | Session 2 June 21 - July 1 | Session 3 July 12 - July 22 | Session 4 July 25 - August 5 | |
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8:30 am | Register | Register | Register | Register |
9:05 am | Register | Register | Register | Register |
9:40 am | Register | Register | Register | Register |